BC - Senior Character Effects Artist

Senior Character Effects Artist

This position is onsite, based in Vancouver, BC. (Some remote work may be considered) All applicants must reside in the lower Mainland of BC, Canada.

About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.  

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! 

Why Join Zoic?

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

There’s an exciting new project that we’ll be working on at Zoic.  It's a stop-motion animated feature that will be starting up in June 2024 and will continue on into the Fall of 2025. 

For this particular show Zoic employees assigned to the project will be working within our Zoic Vancouver Studios, in the Gastown Area (close to Waterfront Station Downtown).  Coming together as a team within our studio will help create the excitement and positive work environment we want for this special project.

Summary of Position
The Sr Character FX Artist constructs and executes simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets, including humans, animals, creatures, etc. This position takes the lead on finding approaches to optimize setups for creative and production purposes. 

Job Functions 

• Produce cloth and hair simulations, prop animations, and refine shot animations throughout production.  
• Interpret creative direction to enhance the artistic direction of the film.   
• Develop streamlined workflows and tools for CFX setups.   
• Strategically reassess task methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency.  
• Creatively resolve challenges to align with shot-specific artistic vision, and identify any issues related to object penetration and intersection.   
• Master all relevant departmental software tools, proposing enhancements and optimizations as needed.  
• Maintain schedules and deadlines and ensure all shot and asset targets are met.  
• Guide and mentor less experienced artists. 
• Work with technical directors to improve workflows. 

Qualifications 

• 5 years of feature film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects).    
• Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini.  
• Thorough knowledge of cloth and hair simulation.   
• Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles. 
• Experience in setting up sim templates in collaboration with rigging, modeling and groom departments.  
• Strong communication and technical skills.  

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
• Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.  This Role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown. (Some remote work may be considered)
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• Any and all remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.

Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please.,